Hey everyone! Look at that. I managed to snag a computer when I got home so I can write up this chapter. I just might be able to get a chapter in before the weekend but if I didn't it's because I wasn't able to get online. Anyway, let us recap shall we.
Last time, Cloud and Vincent managed to get Yuffie and start heading out of the building. On the way, they ran into Dregon, who in turn, attacked them. Dregon was clearly winning the battle until Vain betrayed him and killed him. Vain seems to have something else in mind Le Cas Fo Gollost, The cry of Eternity, or Rise of the Dead. Scary, to tell you the truth the Rise of the Dead idea just popped into my mind when I wrote Le Cas Fo Gollost.
Exactly what is Vain planning? Will AVALANCHE be able to stop him? Will Vain conquer all? Will what he has plan even work? (I don't know so don't ask me). We'll find out sooner or later. (Most likely later). Now let's get this Chapter started ya?
Disclaimer- I don't own Final Fantasy 7. I DO own the Hadions, Dregon, Vain Plistkin, and probably something else I'll make up along the lines of this fanfic.
Chapter 14- Waiting For It To Start
Tifa walked down the halls upstairs in Final Paradise. It's early morning so everyone is still asleep. Tifa just couldn't sleep though, she has too much on her mind. With everything happening lately, she just kept getting lost in the whole ordeal. Everything just keeps getting worse from what it originally was.
She thought a first, when Yuffie showed up on the doorsteps of the bar, that this would be an easy problem to solve. Boy was she ever wrong, everything keeps getting deeper and deeper, and more dangerous and confusing.
Especially with the new turn of events. Rise of the Dead, Tifa didn't like the sound of it when she first heard it. I mean why wouldn't she? If what the phrase suggests is true then that means Vain's going to bring back the dead or something. That would mean he could bring back ANYONE. Sephiroth, Rufus, Jenova, or anyone else. What Tifa's really worried about is how bringing back the dead would affect the Lifestream.
Tifa groaned, she thinks too much about her problems. Tifa peeked into the room where they placed Yuffie when they got back. She isn't surprised to see Cloud in the room. He sits on the floor next to the bed, his head resting on the mattress as he holds Yuffie's left hand with both of his. Tifa shook her head at Cloud, something is changing around here and she isn't sure she likes it.
Tifa sighed and closed the door and looked across the room where Zack's room is. Tifa bit her lower lip as she thought of the man, he's still the same from what she remembered of him, smart, handsome, strong, goofy, childish, and still annoying. He still could make her laugh with his childish antics although underneath all the games and teasing, she knew he's serious about just about everything.
He just hides underneath his façade. He's just like Cloud, that's what bugged her the most, he acts just like Cloud, or Cloud acts like him. It doesn't really matter. Since he's just like Cloud or vise versa, she couldn't help herself from being attracted to him.
Tifa sighed again, why did she always have to have trouble with men? She turned from the door and headed down the stairs to get an early start for the morning. After all, they still needed to find out their next move.
Cloud opened his eyes as he heard someone walking down the stairs. Cloud blinked a bit confused as he realized he had fallen asleep at Yuffie's bed. Cloud slowly stood up, his muscles aching and cramped from sleeping in an uncomfortable position. Cloud looked down at Yuffie who remained asleep.
It's weird, that's what Cloud thought. Since Yuffie came up at Final Paradise's doorsteps, he hasn't been able to really stay away from her. All through their journey against Sephiroth, he hadn't really shown much interest in her. Sure, after it was all done he thought about her, but he thought about everyone for that matter.
He's just worried about her. That's what it is, he's worried about her as a friend. People are after her for some reason and she lost her entire hometown. Cloud lowered his head, he knew what it is like to lose everyone you grew up with. Sephiroth had burned done his hometown and killed everyone there, that was years ago.
Vincent stood outside of Costa Del Solo, gazing off in the distance. The sun is just beginning to rise over the horizon, giving of a colorful morning sunrise. Vincent stood still, eyes closed, feeling the morning breeze brush his hair.
'It will begin soon' Chaos spoke within the darkest reaches of Vincent's mind. Chaos and Vincent have come to an understanding during the turn of events. Chaos seemed to be the only one that knows what's happening so Vincent chose to listen to what Chaos as to say, instead of just pushing the demon back.
'This will be much worse then the Meteor incident' Chaos commented. Vincent didn't have a hard time believing the demon for once. Things already seemed worse then two years ago.
Vincent had one question that he needed to know the answer to, 'What does it mean, Rise of the Dead?' Vincent asked with no emotion held within his voice. Although the phrase is a bit self-explanatory, he still needed to ask the demon to make sure.
For a moment, Chaos remained silent as if he isn't able to find the words to correctly explain it. 'Les Cas Fo Gollost, the dead will come back to roam the land of the living.' Chaos explained.
'Zombies?' Vincent questioned. If people are brought back from the dead, then it would obviously mean they're zombies. Unless of coarse, it's a revival of some sorts. But the meaning behind Les Cas Fo Gollost doesn't make it sound like a revival.
Chaos seemed to consider the description for a moment but changed his decision when it remembered an important factor. 'The weak-minded will be soulless zombies that are controllable.'
'So whoever rises them, can control their thoughts and actions.' Vincent stated. That could explain why Vain Plistkin wanted to rise the dead. If he could control the 'zombies' then he will have an entire army behind him to do as he pleased. But that's what will happen to the weak-minded so, 'What of the strong minded?'
'They will be free to do as they please.' Chaos said darkly. If Vincent was a man with emotions he would of felt a chill of fear down his spine from the demons tone. Chaos continued, 'Some of your greatest enemies could be brought back to life.'
Vincent knew Chaos is suggesting something or rather someone. If the dead are brought back to the living, then that would mean some of AVALNCHE's enemies could return. That would become hectic. Not to mention the side-affects it could have on the Lifestream. 'The whole planet will become over populated with the dead. People have been dying for centuries.'
Chaos cackled within Vincent's mind. 'You are not as bright as you think.' Chaos said amusedly. Vincent remained silent. 'Bodies decompose have you forgotten? There is a limit of time to when a dead body can be brought back' Chaos stated.
'Then we might be able to handle them.' Vincent thought. Chaos didn't reply. Vincent knew that there is still a slim chance to win this battle if Vain succeeds.
Yuffie opened her eye to the morning light. Her eyes squinted from being asleep for so long. Yuffie blinked a couple of times before she got used to the light before she sat up and looked around. She recognized the room and immediately felt relieved by the fact she wasn't locked away anymore.
No one else is in the room. Yuffie figured they were all out doing separate things. Yuffie raised her gaze to the ceiling as she tried to remember the last thing she remembers. 'The last thing I recall is…' Yuffie's cheeks slightly blushed as she remembered, 'Is Vincent.' Without his cape too.
Yuffie slid to the edge of the bed and stood up. Yuffie's legs felt weak, 'Probably from being off them for so long' Yuffie told herself. Yuffie slowly walked over to the door and put her right hand on the doorknob. She needed to make sure everyone is okay, and she needed to find out what is exactly going on.
Yuffie turned the doorknob and opened the door to reveal a blonde spiky-haired man on the other side looking quite surprised. "Oh, you're awake." Cloud said as he gave her a grin.
"CLOUD!" Yuffie cried happily before throwing her arms around his neck. Cloud stumbled back in surprise at Yuffie's outburst. Yuffie pressed her face against his chest, "I thought you were dead, you jerk!" Yuffie said through tears.
Cloud not knowing what to say just circled his arms around her for comfort. 'Why would she think I'm dead.' Cloud thought for a moment. Then it hit him, the last time she'd seen him was back in Midgar when Vain attacked them. So of coarse she'd think he was dead.
Cloud could already feel his shirt getting damp. Cloud tightened his hold on Yuffie, "Hey come one. You should know that it would take more then that to get rid of me!" Cloud said jokingly trying to cheer her up.
Yuffie had stop crying for a while now, but she kept her face hidden so Cloud couldn't see her blush that she knew she has. The moment Cloud had wrapped his arms around her she couldn't held but feel flustered. 'Gawd! I can't believe I burst out crying in front of him' She scowled herself as she tried fighting down her blush.
Cloud looked down at Yuffie, she hadn't moved or made a noise for awhile now. "Uh, you okay now?" Cloud asked. Yuffie nodded her head and released Cloud as he did the same.
Yuffie kept her gaze to the floor, "Sorry about your shirt." She said a bit embarrassed. She just stood there not knowing what else to do or say.
Cloud held the wet portion of his shirt, keeping it from sticking to his chest. Cloud gave Yuffie a grin and put a hand on her shoulder, "Hey it alright! That's what friends are for right?"
Yuffie fought back the blush threatening to creep onto her cheeks. Yuffie nodded her head, 'GAWD! What is wrong with me? I'm acting like shy lovesick schoolgirl… How pathetic.'
Cloud scratched the back of his head, "Well you're probably hungry. Tifa should have breakfast done. I'm going to go and… change my shirt." With that, Cloud walked down to his room and entered it, leaving Yuffie to her self.
Red XII walked up to Cid who sat in the bar. Tifa stands behind the counter cleaning mugs with a rag. "Good-Morning, Cid. Good-Morning, Tifa" Red XII greeted as he hopped up onto a stool.
"Good-Morning Red" Tifa greeted back cheerfully. Cid just grunted a 'morning'. Red XII turned to Cid, "I have a favor to ask of you Cid"
The pilot turned to Red XII, confusion spread across his face, "Yea, what?" Cid asked grumpily. He is NOT a morning person. And boy did he have a hell of a long night. Right now all he wanted to do is sit back and smoke a few dozen cigarettes.
"I was wondering if you could give me a ride back to Cosmo Canyon." Red XII said.
"Shit! Why the hell ya wanna go back there for?" Cid asked annoyed. This is not how he wanted to start out his morning. Although piloting the Highwind always clams him down a bit.
Tifa frowned, "Why do you need to leave now Red? We need everyone now then ever."
Red XII nodded in understanding, "Precisely why I must go. I want to search Grandfather's library. The books we have there are very old. They may have something written down about Les Cas Fo Gollost." Red XII explained.
Cid sighed in annoyance but stood up anyway, "Well let's get our asses moving then. I'll drop him off. I won't be gone long." Tifa nodded her head as Red XII jumped off the stool and followed Cid out the door.
Tifa turned her head as she heard footsteps coming from the stairs. Tifa smiled when Yuffie came into view, "Oh, you're awake good. You had us all worried" Tifa said.
Yuffie didn't say anything, instead she just walked up to the counter and sat down on a stool in front of Tifa. Yuffie kept her gaze down and twiddled her thumbs as if she were nervous about something.
Tifa tilted her head to the side," Yuffie, what's wrong?" She asked concerned. She tossed the rag she was cleaning with onto her right shoulder and placed the mug down.
Yuffie bit her bottom lip and raised her eyes to give Tifa a quick glance. Yuffie took in a deep breath before speaking, "Tifa?" Yuffie said quietly, "How do you feel about Cloud?"
"What? Why?" Tifa stumbled back a bit surprised at the sudden question. Tifa looked around the place to make sure no one is listening. Seeing that no one else is around, she clamed down a bit, "What do you mean?" Tifa asked.
Yuffie remained silent for a moment before speaking again, "Do you love him? I'm just curious that's all." She said as she shifted nervously in her stool.
Tifa couldn't help but blush at the question. She held up her hands to cover her face in embarrassment. "Um…" Tifa didn't know what to say to Yuffie. Sure she loved him, she loved all her friends. However, she knew that's not what Yuffie wanted to know. Yuffie wanted to know if Tifa is IN love with him.
"Good- Morning Ladies!" Zack said as he walked over to the counter. Tifa let out a breath of relief being saved from answering the question. Yuffie frowned knowing Tifa wouldn't answer the question while others are present.
"Good-Morning Zack" Tifa said as cheerful as always. Yuffie stood up from the stool and headed towards the door.
Zack watched Yuffie as she left. He turned back to Tifa, giving her a confused look, "What's wrong with her?" Tifa shrugged her shoulders, shook her head, and giving him an innocent look.
Vincent looked up to the sky as dark clouds began to cover the sky. What was going to be a beautiful morning just turned into a murky one. The dark gray clouds looked like they formed out of nowhere.
Vincent's hair and cape flapped as the wind brushed it through the air. Vincent's crimson eyes flashed in understanding at the sudden change in weather. Vincent turned around and headed back towards the town with one thought in mind that both him and Chaos share.
It is beginning….
Well everyone I hoped you like that quiet chapter. The next one will be full of Action I promise. So, Vain's plan is finally in action eh? What will happen next? I guess we'll just have to wait and find out huh? I'd like to thank a reviewer for the advise on the dialogue. As you can see I did make each persons dialogue a separate paragraph. I hope this makes it easier to read.
Oh I'd like to warn my readers right now. Updates will be slowed down for awhile. My mother is banding everyone from the internet from 9 A.M to 6 P.M. This is alright for me kind of because I usually get home from school by 6 A.M. But the weekend updates will be slowed down. So I'm terribly sorry if updates are slower. I'll just have to make the chapter longer won't I? C-y'all later. TTNC!
P.S.- Review! Any advise you give to me I'll probably use if it help the story. I appreciate all reviews and criticism y'all have for me.